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DOMESTIC RELATIONS

(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incoporated into other legislation
(C) Carried over from 2008 Session (CD) Carried over from 2008 session but died in committee on or before December 4th


Adult abuse, suspected; requires local departments to take photographs, video recordings, or appropriate medical imaging thereof, agent may be appointed under advance medical directive. Amending § 63.2-1605. (Patron-Athey, HB 2328 (Chapter 673))
Assault and battery of family or household member; court may order person to obtain services from local community-based probation if available for treatment, education programs, etc., therefor. Amending § 18.2-57.3. (Patron-Hurt, SB 1300 (Chapter 313))
Assault and battery of family or household member; court to order person to obtain services from local community-based probation if available. Amending § 18.2-57.3. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 1908 (Chapter 347))
Child custody; court ordered investigations. Amending §§ 16.1-273 and 16.1-274. (Patron-Marsden, HB 1252 (CD))
Child protective services differential response system report; repealed. Repealing § 63.2-1529. (Patron-Amundson, HB 2340 (Chapter 32))
Child support; administrative fees. Amending § 63.2-1904. (Patron-Deeds, SB 36 (CD))
Child support; amends guidelines related to provision of health insurance or health care costs to bring into compliance with federal requirements. Amending §§ 20-60.3, 20-103, 20-107.2, 20-108.1, 20-108.2, 20-124.2, 63.2-1900, 63.2-1902, 63.2-1903, 63.2-1916, and 63.2-1924.1; adding § 63.2-1954.1. (Patron-Barker, SB 1237 (Chapter 713))
Child support; court shall recalculate obligation of an obligor who is incarcerated during support period being retroactive to date of incarceration. Amending §§ 20-108.1, 20-108.2, 53.1-41, 63.2-1921, 63.2-1952, and 63.2-1960; adding §§ 20-108.3 and 63.2-1961. (Patron-BaCote, HB 1913 (F))
Child support; responsibility of incarcerated obligor. Amending §§ 20-108.1, 20-108.2, 53.1-41, 63.2-1921, 63.2-1952, and 63.2-1960; adding § 63.2-1961. (Patron-BaCote, HB 700 (CD))
Child support enforcement orders; eliminates requirement that an obligor and obligee must have maintained a marital domicile in State in order for Department of Social Services to establish an administrative support order on an out-of-state obligor. Amending §§ 63.2-1903 and 63.2-1931. (Patron-Edwards, SB 1015 (Chapter 125))
Child support orders; revises requirements for court and administrative. Amending §§ 20-60.3 and 63.2-1916. (Patron-Quayle, SB 1059 (Chapter 706))
Children in Need of Supervision or Services; created. Amending §§ 15.2-926, 16.1-248.1 through 16.1-249, 16.1-250, 16.1-254, 16.1-256, 16.1-260, 16.1-274, 16.1-278.6, 16.1-281, 16.1-286, 16.1-291, 16.1-292, 16.1-298, 20-49, 22.1-265, 63.2-100, 63.2-906, and 66-13; adding §§ 16.1-245.2 through 16.1-245.6; repealing §§ 16.1-278.4 and 16.1-278.5. (Patron-Stolle, SB 1392 (F))
Constitutional amendment; repealing amendment dealing with marriage that was approved by referendum (first reference). Repealing Section 15-A of Article I. (Patron-Englin, HJR 657 (F))
Custody and visitation orders; expedited hearings for those on active military duty. Amending § 20-124.1; adding § 20-124.3:2. (Patron-Suit, HB 1074 (CD))
Divorce; appointment of counsel by court. Amending § 20-99. (Patron-Pollard, HB 2620 (F))
Divorce; equitable distribution. Amending § 20-107.3. (Patron-Edwards, SB 859 (F))
Divorce; married couple with minor children may not obtain if other party files a written objection with court. Amending § 20-91. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 725 (CD))
Family life education; adds benefits, challenges, etc., of marriage for men, women, children, and communities to list of topics covered in curricula. Amending § 22.1-207.1. (Patron-Pogge, HB 1746 (Chapter 437))
Family life education; benefits, challenges, etc., of marriage for men, women, children, and communities to list of topics covered in curricula. Amending § 22.1-207.1. (Patron-Smith, SB 827 (Chapter 583))
Foreign service officers of U.S.; requires certain requirements in suits for divorce and annulment. Amending §§ 8.01-328.1 and 20-97. (Patron-Puller, SB 808 (Chapter 582))
Garnishment; a parent who does not receive child support payments may hold exempt therefrom an additional amount for support of child. Amending §§ 8.01-512.4 and 20-108.1; adding § 34-4.2. (Patron-Quayle, SB 1007 (F))
Garnishment; exemption for parent who supports dependent child or children residing with him. Amending § 8.01-512.4; adding § 34-4.2. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1668 (Chapter 332))
Juvenile and domestic relations district court; recording courtroom proceedings. Adding § 16.1-231.1. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1426 (CD))
Marriage license tax; allocation to services for children and youth exposed to sexual or domestic violence. Amending § 20-15. (Patron-Whipple, SB 1429 (F))
School records; may be received as evidence in cases involving custody of student or termination of parental rights. Amending § 8.01-390.1. (Patron-Bulova, HB 2406 (Chapter 212))
Sexual abuse; history thereof considered a factor determining best interests of a child for custody or visitation. Amending § 20-124.3. (Patron-Quayle, SB 1000 (Chapter 684))
Visitation, supervised; defines term as contact between parent and child that occurs in presence of court-approved supervising person. Amending §§ 16.1-241, 16.1-253, 16.1-253.1, 16.1-253.4, 16.1-278.2, 16.1-279.1, 19.2-152.8, 19.2-152.9, 19.2-152.10, and 20-124.1. (Patron-Watts, HB 1897 (F))
2009 Cumulative Index of Bills, Joint Resolutions, and Resolutions - For additional information, please contact the House of Delegates Information and Public Relations Office, P. O. Box 406, State Capitol, Richmond, Virginia 23218, telephone (804) 698-1500. Last updated 06/03/09